Listen Up Northwest program 76: The Olympics

This week we look at how some in Vancouver are responding to the changes
brought on by the Olympic games.

Some indigenous groups protest what they say has been the theft of their
land and resources to construct Olympic-related venues and projects. (Adam
Vaughn, KBCSâSeattle, WA)

Aaron Chubbâs recordings of Olympic protestors as the torch passed
through Edmonton (Aaron Chubb, CJSR âEdmonton, Alberta)

Two Vancouver organizations are taking a hard look at the ways in which
Olympic organizers are attempting to control political messages and
potential protests during the international competition. (Emily Aspenwall,
CFRO â Vancouver, BC)

James Corbett interviews BC's Kevin Annett for a look at what Vancouver looks like on the street just before the Olympics. (James Corbett, The Corbett Report - Japan)

The Vancouver Olympics will bring out the largest military and police
presence on Canadaâs west coast since the end of the World War II. Some
wonder what will happen to these security systems once the Olympics end.
(Alex Smith, Radio Ecoshock â Vancouver, BC)

Music by No Luck Club, WD4D, Aja West and the Mackrosoft and DJ B-girl. Copy
editor: Robbin Block. Host: Yuko Kodama.


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